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EO61 MDX

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,810 mi
Last recorded50,810 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 MDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 50,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 50,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on when side lights are turned on (4.3.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 48,913 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing is corroded

Exhaust bracket worn away

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm/Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 46,726 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Before flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

Fail 18 Dec 2023 46,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box is corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Before flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2022 44,432 miles

Backbox corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 44,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Backbox corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,822 miles

Exhaust backbox is corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm/Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 38,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 38,471 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,725 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,012 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2017 29,012 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & punchered (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mm & cracked 195.45.16 (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades smeary

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 23,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EO61 MDX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO61 MDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO61 MDX registered?

EO61 MDX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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